Grafton will be better than most people think. They have a really good QB and RB. I think they will shock some people. Oak Grove is going to be struggling this year (mostly with numbers and inexperience)

I think the last two playoff spots could go to either Grafton, Valley City, Lisbon, and Central Cass. I think any of those four teams could beat each other at any point which will make this year very interesting. I also think Shanley and Whapeton are locked in at one and two.

I totally agree. I believe that after Shanley, the East is really even. Wahpeton maybe a little above the others. The fight for the last 2 playoff spots will be fun. I counted 4 new coaches (Lis, Wahp, Kind, OG) out of the 8 teams, so it is so hard to predict. Watch out for Kindred. They hired Cody Kittleson and he will have that program respectable in no time (this year?)